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PN53 UGP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre getting low ( 3mm )

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

Pass 9 Jan 2025
Pass 10 Jan 2024
Pass 9 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021
Fail 15 Dec 2021

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,133 miles

Exhaust box leaking

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Nearside & Offside headlights poor images

Nearside & Offside rear brake pipes rusty

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside rear shocker leaking

Offside wiper blade

Sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2016 76,827 miles

BRAKE HOSE CONDITION; poor > both front's

BRAKE HOSE CONDITION; protective rubber sleeve broken > both front's

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY; over suspension arms, both rears

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE; starting to delaminate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2016 76,827 miles

BRAKE HOSE CONDITION; poor > both front's

BRAKE HOSE CONDITION; protective rubber sleeve broken > both front's

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY; over suspension arms, both rears

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE; starting to delaminate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,517 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both front suspension

slight roughness from n/s/f wheel

undertrays fitted

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 7 Nov 2015 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outter (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both front suspension

slight roughness from n/s/f wheel

undertrays fitted

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,267 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,267 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,042 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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PN53 UGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN53 UGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN53 UGP registered?

PN53 UGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PN53 UGP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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